How to Avoid Accidents While Traveling to Northern Areas of Pakistan

Some basic do’s and don’ts to keep in mind in order to ensure your safety.

Traveling to Northern areas of Pakistan is all the rage nowadays. It is the very new ‘in’ in the life of Pakistani people. Anyone can go to these areas simply by packing their luggage and leaving for the ‘North’ in their own cars or in private buses. But there are certain things that must be kept in mind to avoid any mishap. Nowadays, we hear a lot about boys drowning in the rivers, people getting stuck in the snow or falling off the cliffs. All this happen either because people are careless or because they don’t know How to Avoid Accidents or what measure to take while they are visiting these areas. Some basic do’s and don’ts must be kept in mind in order to ensure your safety. This blog covers what not to do while traveling North and How to Avoid Accidents.

1. A Big ‘No’ to Personal Cars

It is not at all recommendable to travel these areas in your own personal cars. It is completely impractical as you don’t know the way to famous places. Besides, your car may not be suitable for the roads of these areas which makes it a highly dangerous thing to do. The best way to travel North is to hire a private 4/4 jeep which totally suits the bumpy path of the northern areas. Plus, their drivers are experienced and well-aware of the weather, the conditions and the ways to famous places such as Babusar top, Lake Saiful maluk, shindoor etc. This way, there will be less chances of any road accident.

How to Avoid Accidents While Traveling to Northern Areas of Pakistan

2. Avoid Winters

Yes, I know that winter season is the most amazing season as the natural beauty of these areas is at its peak during this season. Only in this season, we would be able to see the mountains covered in snow, the frozen water of the lakes and the crystal-clear atmosphere of the North. However, this season is not suitable for tourist and travelers as there are high chances of land sliding and the heavy snow which can block the roads. This way people get stuck for days and there are increased chances of land slide accidents.

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3. Do not Travel Alone

Many people are adventurous and do not care about traveling alone. Traveling alone may be good for other areas but not for the Northern areas of Pakistan. The fact that you don’t have any knowledge about the weather condition and ways of the area can make you stranded in the place. It is always smart and safe to travel with someone who is well-aware of the area. This way, he can not only save you from any accident but also guide you throughout your trip.

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4. Don’t Play a Hero

you are just a normal human being so you don’t have to think of yourself as some super hero who can swim across the running river or who can pose at the edge of the mountain. Do not try to be over smart as these areas are highly dangerous and the things you think are done normally can turn out unexpectedly resulting into accidents.

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5. Always Follow the Safety Guidelines

For our safety, boards containing safety guidelines are placed on every risky place but we tend to ignore them. We think of them as being unnecessary and childish but this careless nature of ours is what result into most accidents. It is always safe to follow the guidelines that say, ‘do not swim’, ‘do not take picture here’ or ‘do not go beyond this point’.

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6. Pay Attention to the Weather

It is always advisable to check the road maps and weather conditions before embarking upon any travel. The weather in the Northern areas of Pakistan can be intense and result into landslide after heavy rain. Do not leave the hotel if there is a prediction of heavy rain.

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